Huawei says can test 5G in 20 days after govt nod

Barcelona: Chinese telecom gear maker Huawei, which is in the eye of a storm on concerns over network security, is ready to roll out 5G in India and can do field trials “within 20 days of government approval”, Huawei India chief executive officer (CEO) Jay Chen said in an interview.

“The day we get approval from the department of telecommunications and spectrum is allotted, we can get a 5G trial up and running within 20 days,” Chen said.

Considered the next generation of wireless technology, 5G enables secure connectivity between devices other than smartphones, such as sensors, vehicles, robots, and drones.